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RSVP of Dane County grapples with funding uncertainty

Posted October 30, 202500:50:55

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 30, 2025:

  • We'll outline what's at stake locally as federal lawmakers weigh cuts to AmeriCorps...

Madison alders back street reconstruction project despite cost to residents

Posted October 29, 202500:47:35

Here's your local news for Wednesday, October 29, 2025:

  • We get the details on two much-debated items that earned unanimous approval in last...

Department of Corrections clears first hurdle for reorganization

Posted October 28, 202500:49:33

In this show:

  • The Building Commission approves the funds for planning a rework for correctional facilities across the state
  • A local...

Wisconsin Dems Draw Attention to Upcoming Spike in Health Insurance Costs

Posted October 28, 202500:47:16

In today's episode:

  • Wisconsin Dems draw attention to an upcoming spike in health insurance costs
  • Wisconsin Policy Forum releases...

GOP lawmakers grill education officials on misconduct, grooming investigations

Posted October 23, 202500:50:55

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 23, 2025:

  • We join a public feedback session on Madison's Southeast Area development plan,
  • Outline...